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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.30, 854.61 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.30, 854.61 and 370.47 is: 511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.30 : 854.61 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.30/854.61 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.30x = 854.61 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.30x = 316,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,609.50/619.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.24

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